Grand Canyon

“I grew up in “nothing” land. I mean, the landscape is sparse! There are no good jobs in the area, and most homes are filled with broken relationships. I don’t know why people choose to live there or stay there, for that matter. There is nothing to look at, nothing to do, and nowhere nice to go.”

Those were the words of a young doctor I met a few months ago. He grew up in a town between Seatle and Spokane, Washington. He was surprised I had driven through there and understood what he meant. (The included photo is the only one I took while driving through.) Then I asked him, “So, how did you get to Tulsa?”

I don’t recall his whole story today, but I do remember that he said several times, “As I was growing up in that wasteland, I kept saying to myself, ‘There has to be more.’” He shared with me that he took note of how bad people had it there. He didn’t want to end up as another empty life dying in Nothingville.

Somehow, we wound up talking about God. His journey of growing up in a wasteland helped him find God because he knew there had to be more to life. It always amazes me the different ways God will reveal himself. I once worked with a guy whom God was pursuing. He wasn’t sure he could believe in God. That was until he visited the Grand Canyon. That is where he invited Jesus into his life.

“When you come looking for me, you’ll find me.
“Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” God’s Decree. Jer. 29:13 (MSG)

By an act of faith, Enoch skipped death completely. “They looked all over and couldn’t find him because God had taken him.” We know on the basis of reliable testimony that before he was taken “he pleased God.” It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him. Heb. 11:6 (MSG)

Look for God. Find God. Accept God. Don’t keep walking around feeling empty inside. God will fill your heart and your life. He will give you a reason to live. The young doctor is now married, has a baby daughter, and is looking forward to when he can move back to Washington and share God with those walking around on “Empty.”

My eye doctor informed me that my eyes will never get better, or go back to the way they were before the disease set in them. He said, “All we can do is maintain them so you can continue to see.” I said, “So the only chance I have then is if God heals me.” He didn’t say anything. I continued, “I know God can do it, and I ask him to and thank him for the healing often.” Still nothing from him. Then I had the bright idea to ask, “What would you do if God did heal me and I came in with perfect vision?” He thought, for an awkward amount of time and then stammered. I said, “You would be speechless like you are now.” Then he said something I will never forget. He said, “Well, I know one thing, I would not contribute the reverse in your condition to God healing you!” After he stepped out of the exam room I said, “Okay God, the stage has been set!”

I do realize it can be difficult for highly educated individuals, doctors, scientist, etc. to get out of their “natural mind”, and think on a “spiritual” level. The issue is compounded if they struggle to believe in a God they can’t see. They would rather make something up, even if its not true then believe in God. For example; scientist have done that with the subject of evolution. God explains the issue like this:

Someone living on an entirely human level rejects the revelations of God’s Spirit, for they make no sense to him. He can’t understand the revelations of the Spirit because they are only discovered by the illumination of the Spirit. 1 Cor. 2:14 (TPT)

The ironic thing is this; when my eyes are healed the eye doctor will see God’s work done by his hand, which could be thought of as “seeing God”.

A co-worker of mine, many years ago, was trying to see if God was real. He went on a trip to the Grand Canyon, saw his handiwork and immediately accepted him into his life. Regardless if people know it, or ever admit it, they are seeking God their whole life until they find Him. One’s spirit man desires and seeks to be reunited with the Spirit of God once they have sinned and separation sets in.

Please take my word for it, accept God is real, and that He loves you so much. For He is always there waiting for you to look up and see him and take his hand.

brady, mark a.

Words to inspire you

Empty?

“When you come looking for me, you’ll find me.
“Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” God’s Decree. Jer. 29:13 (MSG)

Until a Person Finds God

Someone living on an entirely human level rejects the revelations of God’s Spirit, for they make no sense to him. He can’t understand the revelations of the Spirit because they are only discovered by the illumination of the Spirit. 1 Cor. 2:14 (TPT)

“When you come looking for me, you’ll find me.“Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” God’s Decree. Jer. 29:13 (MSG)

Someone living on an entirely human level rejects the revelations of God’s Spirit, for they make no sense to him. He can’t understand the revelations of the Spirit because they are only discovered by the illumination of the Spirit. 1 Cor. 2:14 (TPT)

“When you come looking for me, you’ll find me.
“Yes, when you get serious about finding me and want it more than anything else, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.” God’s Decree. Jer. 29:13 (MSG)